As I’m writing this post, I’m excited and nervous all at once – I’m putting into words, for all to see, about the transformations happening over here at Nuance Occasions headquarters.

I can’t believe it’s been just over 11 years since that I started Nuance Occasions – with an intent to make wedding planners more common, to push the envelope for design in Edmonton and to make wedding day magic for countless couples! In those years, my business has grown a lot and changed a lot since it’s humbled beginnings…but in that time I’ve changed too…I’ve grown older (sadly), wiser (hopefully) and my passion for weddings has grown strong, but in a different way than I would have imagined 11 years ago.

Two years ago, the wheels were put into motion to shift the dynamics of Nuance Occasions – to begin to focus more on destination weddings around the globe. With some very special staff members growing their own businesses, I felt like the time was right for the change.

I’m excited to to announce that next week I’ll be unveiling our new look, and new name – dedicated completely to destination weddings & honeymoons. Nuance Occasions feels like it’s been my name for 11 years, and it was a very difficult decision to put it to rest, but I believe it’s time for a fresh start and new adventures.

It is my pleasure to introduce to you… WANDER LOVE WEDDINGS AND TRAVEL

[ wan·der love ]

I want to thank all my past clients – I have sooooo many fond memories and have loved watching you have children and your love for each other grow…I was so touched and honored to be a part of each and every one of your wedding days! And my current destination clients – we have such incredible destination weddings in the works – I’m so excited to see them all come together!

To the Edmonton vendors and venues I’ve worked with along the way – wow – you are all so talented and have helped make my client’s dreams come true. I will still stay in contact with the Edmonton wedding community (cause I love you all too much!) and I look forward to getting to bring some of your talents around the globe with my destination weddings.

And to those who have worked with me on my team – you helped me grow Nuance Occasions to be an incredible company – and I love you all for it and I’m so excited to watch your own companies now grow and prosper. I wish you a long road filled with much success & happiness!
Wedding Couples: If you need local wedding planning & coordination assistance, your wedding will be in great hands with Ashley (Simply Unique Weddings) and Emilie (Flawless Expressions) as these women are wonderful, talented and just as anal-retentive-detail-orientated as I am! And I love them for it!

I will be keeping this website up – as I know it’s a trusted resource for many…and will still be blogging about weddings in Edmonton and around the globe…and I hope you’ll still stay tuned…but I hope you’ll join me in my new adventure and follow me along in my new business endeavors…I can’t wait to reveal it all next week to you!

Thank you for bearing with me – but I felt the need to share the changes with all of you who have followed me over these years…I’m so grateful for the friendships I’ve made with Nuance Occasions. I know 2012 is going to be a great year!

With love and best wishes for a fabulous 2012!
Jolyn

Whether you’re looking for wedding inspiration or home decor inspiration – you’ll find lots here. And hello…talk about a wonderful place to start up a bridal registry at! I found inspiration for centerpieces, card boxes, photo display ideas, cake stands and so much more…

So if you haven’t had a chance yet, run over to Southgate and check out this new store. I’m sure you’ll agree its a perfect place to find design inspiration for weddings and for home!!

Jolyn | Lifestyle Wedding Planner & Designer
Nuance Occasions

This ivory runner was personalized for their wedding ceremony at the Korean Presbyterian Church in Edmonton.

{ custom aisle runner used as a guest book | photo : Sam Ng Photography }

At the reception, we draped the runner over the guest book table and provided fabric paint pens for guests to sign with.

Now Daniel & Tiffanie can take this runner to their favorite framer, who will cut and place this runner inside a great frame for them. Where ever they choose to hang this keepsake, they’ll know that they walked over their names as newlyweds…and remember all those who helped celebrate with them.

Jolyn | Lifestyle Wedding Planner & Designer
Nuance Occasions
780.628.6457

It is such a gorgeous little album I had to share some shots with you – it makes a wonderful parent album too!

Thanks so much Rina & Anthony – I’ll look forward to showing this off to all the couples I meet with!

Jolyn | Lifestyle Wedding Planner & Designer
Nuance Occasions
780.628.6457

It starts with the perfect location…a backroom storage area at Elegant Touches…yes, it’s a beautiful space isn’t it?

{ set space for Blush Magazine photo shoot | photo: Cindy Gagnon Photography }

But then we add some draping…and it starts to look a little better…

{ added draping for the photoshoot | photo: Cindy Gagnon Photography }

So let’s cue some basic white lighting…

{ white lighting added to set design | photo: Cindy Gagnon Photography }

Then we start to play with colors – this is where the fun starts…

{ amber room lights for ambience | photo: Cindy Gagnon Photography }

{ lavender wedding lighting | photo: Cindy Gagnon Photography }

{ teal lighting | photo: Cindy Gagnon Photography }

So tell me, what is your favorite color set?

Anyhow, you’ll have to look into back issues for the Summer 2010 issue of Blush Magazine – but it was fun to share with you how a photoshoot for a magazine comes to life!

Jolyn | Lifestyle Wedding Planner & Designer
Nuance Occasions
780.628.6457

You can read the article here: Modern Ceremony Styling to your Traditional Ceremony

It’s always fun going through the archives…I hope this article can still be of help to you in designing your wedding ceremony style.

Jolyn | Lifestyle Wedding Planner & Designer
Nuance Occasions
780.628.6457

This May wedding day started with a ceremony at the family Korean Presbyterian Church in southern Edmonton – and although the day was a little drizzly, the warmth of family and friends filled the church.

{ T & D :: Calla Lily Pew Markers :: Sam Ng Photography }

The aisle was decorated with calla lily and chrysanthemum florals from Flowers in the Park and a custom printed aisle runner.

{ T & D :: ceremony at Korean Presbyterian Church :: Sam Ng Photography }

And even though it was raining, Tiffanie and Daniel with their photographer Sam Ng braved the weather for some incredible portraits – I love umbrella shots!

{ T & D in the rain :: Sam Ng Photography }

{ Sam Ng Photography }

As the festivities moved towards the reception at the Marriott at River Cree, 400+ guests were greeted with the ceremony aisle runner for signing. This runner was turned into a fabulous keepsake for the couple.

{ aisle runner for signature banner :: Sam Ng Photography }

The seating chart was created using a printable template from DIY Party Designs – once the names were in the chart, the file was uploaded to Staples for printing and placed in a frame for the wedding.

{ seating chart made using a DIY printable template from DIY Party Designs | photo: Nuance Occasions }

The dramatic teal lighting was emphasized on the backdrop by QSD Rentals. The teal and black linens from Elegant Touches were augmented with the rhinestone buckle accents. Wanting a more tailored and chic design, centerpieces were created with custom imported black feather balls.

{ dramatic teal decor with feather balls :: Sam Ng Photography }

{ wedding reception head table | cake by Deliciously Different | Sam Ng Photography }

When making decisions about the wedding cake, the couple was torn on two designs – and decided ultimately to find a way to incorporate the two together for a dramatic statement piece.

Tiffanie and Daniel wanted a real ‘wow’ element to their reception and we decided the best way to do that was bring in an aerial artist – performing to a Cirque du Soleil number from the show Ka.

{ our aerial artist performing to music of Ka :: Sam Ng Photography }

And want a sneak peak at what a groom does who loves his new wife? When you new wife loves Hello Kitty, he buys her a Hello Kitty Diamond Ring!

{ hello Kitty diamond ring gift :: Sam Ng Photography }

The day may be been drizzly but it was sizzling inside! With a hooked up party thanks to DJ Qwake, this party went into the wee hours. To continue the festivities, a Korean Tea Ceremony was held with immediate family the next day. Dan & Tiffanie – I hope your wedding day resonates in your mind as an incredible party for years to come!

Jolyn | Lifestyle Wedding Planner & Designer
Nuance Occasions
780.628.6457

And remember, if a fairytale wedding is what you are dreaming of – the {destinations} wedding division of Nuance Occasions can make it a reality, helping you manage every aspect of planning your wedding at the magical kingdom and all the travel needs that go with it!

Jolyn | Lifestyle Wedding Planner & Designer
Nuance Occasions
780.628.6457

J&T had a fun art deco wedding in September – with an intense amount of details. It was so much fun helping create this vision along side a very graphically talented bride (and fab invitation designer of Pink Polka Design)!

To take a look at some of their photos – you can view all the photos on the post here:
http://www.stylemepretty.com/2010/11/10/modern-wedding-by-pinkpolka-wedding-design-james-design-studio/

Such a transformation for a local art gallery with some incredibly fun elements! Keep watching, as I’ll be updating you more on this incredible wedding soon!

Jolyn | Lifestyle Wedding Planner & Designer
Nuance Occasions
780.628.6457

It’s not that I hate the song, I do love it. What I dislike, is that couples will pick it because it’s the only recognizable classical song they may know…STOP…you don’t have to use classical music for your ceremony processional.

Unless your church is dictating the music you must use – chose music that you love to listen too, choose music you feel represents who you are…if you love classical music, then by all means use it, but find a song that represents you!

If you love classical music, and your fiance loves hard rock – then create a happy medium, like this song from Jerry C!

Now – that’s how you personalize ceremony music to who you are!

Our couples have had r&b songs for their processional, and rap songs for their recessional and everywhere in between. The key is finding songs and genres you enjoy, and from there I’ll help you integrate into your ceremony so that everyone can enjoy your ceremony music selections!

Jolyn | Lifestyle Wedding Planner & Designer
Nuance Occasions
780.628.6457